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Peter de Wyckhurst purchased estate in Coulsdon, Surrey, England in 1208. This estate was still in the family circa 1600.

In 1278 William Atte Wode of Coulsden, Surrey signed a surety bond. He owned the estate purchased by Peter de Wyckhurst in 1208. William was likely a grandson (or great-grandson) of Peter. He died between 1278-1279.

In 1279 Peter Atte Wode with wife Alice owned Wood Place a manor in Coulsdon. This manor was described later as originally purchased by Peter de Wyckhurst in 1208. Peter probably died between 1313-1318.

William Atte Wode, with wife Juliana mentioned in 1318. By 1341 Sir William was Captain of the King's Guard. William is believed to have died about 1345 fighting against the French.

In 1346 Geoffrey Atte Wode is mentioned as owning Hooley House, Coulsden, original property of Peter de Wyckhurst. It is believed that Geoffrey died in 1346 at the battle of Crecy, France.

Peter Atte Wode with wife Lawrencia mentioned in rolls between 1356-1369. He died at Coulsden, Surrey, England on 30 NOV 1382.

John Wood alias At Wode, Keeper of the King's Hawks in 1520. died 30 JUL 1525 at Sanderstead. Wife Diones. John's will mentioned four sons named John (John the elder, John the younger, John "Hewson", and John alias Richard) besides sons Henry, Edward, Thomas & Nicholas.

John "Hewson" Wood alias Atwood lived at St. Martin's of the Fields, London, where he died 19 MAR 1562. He married Margaret (poss. Grenville).

Nicholas Wood born about 1539 Sanderstead, married at st. Martin's of the Fields, London 30 JAN 1569[/70] to Olive Harman. Nicholas was buried at St. Martin's of the Fields 12 MAY 1586. Nicholas had two sons named John, baptized Johannes & Johanem, as well as other sons.

John (Johanem) Wood alias Atwood bp 4 FEB 1582/3 Sanderstead. He married at St. Martin's of the Fields, London 25 JUL 1612 to Joan Coleson.

Several of his sons came to New England including Harman (at Boston); John (at Plymouth); Henry (at Middleborough) and Stephen (at Eastham)